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Iran strikes secret €500M missile deal with Russia for 2,500 Verba systems to rebuild air defenses

The portable systems are designed to engage drones, helicopters, low-flying jets, and certain cruise missiles, potentially complicating aerial operations conducted at lower altitudes.

By Shmuli Volkin, Jewish Breaking News

Iran has reportedly finalized a confidential €500 million weapons agreement with Moscow to purchase advanced shoulder-launched “Verba” air defense systems, in what appears to be an effort to restore capabilities degraded during last year’s conflict with Israel.

Under the arrangement, Iran is set to receive approximately 500 launch units and 2,500 missiles in phased deliveries extending through 2029.

The portable systems are designed to engage drones, helicopters, low-flying jets, and certain cruise missiles, potentially complicating aerial operations conducted at lower altitudes.

The reported deal comes amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over Tehran’s nuclear program and broader regional activity.

Although the systems are unlikely to significantly alter the strategic balance in a large-scale war, they may increase tactical risks for aircraft operating near Iranian airspace and underscore expanding defense cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.

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